Proper aftercare is important once you have porcelain veneers. With proper care, your veneers can last for many years to come. However, your veneers may eventually need to be replaced due to wear, cracking, breakage, trauma to the tooth or other factors. The procedure for replacing a porcelain veneer is virtually identical to the initial procedure.
Tips for Taking Care of Your Porcelain Veneers
To maximize the life of your veneers, you should avoid bad habits such as biting your fingernails, chewing on pen tops, paperclips or pencils, clenching your jaw or grinding your teeth. You may wish to avoid biting down into hard substances, such as apples, with your veneers. These tips should help you avoid damaging your new porcelain veneers.
After Care Tips
Particularly in the first weeks after application of porcelain veneers, your teeth may be sensitive to heat or cold. This sensitivity is usually temporary and should fade with time. Finally, you should be careful to maintain proper oral hygiene after the application of Porcelain Veneers. Porcelain veneers do not protect your underlying teeth from decay, so it is extremely important to brush and floss regularly. You will need to see us for a checkup and a thorough cleaning at least every six months.